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Lamar vs Judd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American French American Southern US

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lamar Rank #1,517
Judd Rank #1,411

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar or Judd more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Judd mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lamar and Judd boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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